# 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Used Car

> When money's tight but you need a new car, it's natural to consider buying one used. While used cars aren't getting cheaper, when compared to the price of a new car you can often walk away with substantial savings.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1841097/mistakes-avoid-buying-used-car/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68106e1c8b0c46a80f88c659)
- **Published:** 2025-04-29
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #buying #avoid #mistakes #price #according #aren #average #away
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